Optimism is high at Virginia despite last season's 5-7 finish. Quarterback Jameel Sewell, who led the Cavs to nine wins in 2007, is back after sitting out 2008. And he will be running a spread offense under new coordinator Gregg Brandon. Get inside for the scoop on that and more as Virginia begins...[details]

A technically sound offensive lineman who possesses a coordinated kick-step out of his stance, Barker has the ability to quickly set on the edge. He gets too high off the ball, but he does a nice job sinking his hips and extending his arms into blocks. He isn't the rangiest athlete and will have to occasionally open up his hips and lunge into blocks. He struggles to redirect on explosive pass rushers on their up-and-under move, but for the most part he showcases the ability to maintain balance off the edge and stay in front of blocks. Barker does a nice job working his hands and feet through contact and staying in front of defenders in pass protection. But he isn't much of a Velcro player and will allow defenders to disengage on the outside and work their way toward the ball in pursuit. He isn't coordinated in the run game and gets overextended trying to drive opposing linemen off the ball. He has a tendency to reach into blocks and will lose his balance, allowing defenders to slip across his face and make their way into the backfield. But he does a nice job moving his feet through contact and turning defenders away from the ball. He possesses natural strength on contact. He has impressive size and can hold his own in pass protection. Barker looks like a right tackle in the NFL.